1. Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over online child sexual abuse material

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over online child sexual abuse material

India

  • The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response over the availability of child sexual abuse material on online platforms.
  • The court raised concerns over social media platforms failing to adequately prevent the circulation of such harmful content.
  • It stressed the need for stronger safeguards and “firewalls” to protect children from accessing or being exposed to such material online.
  • The Centre and concerned ministries have been asked to respond by September 24 as the court examines existing legal safeguards.

Source: timesnownews.com

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